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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.58, 11,478.20 and 4,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.58, 11,478.20 and 4,540.73 is: 6,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.58 : 11,478.20 = 4,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.58/11,478.20 = 4,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.58x = 11,478.20 × 4,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.58x = 52,119,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,326.99/8,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.17

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